Save The Farm - The Largest Urban Farm in the U.S.

Save The Farm is the story about the nations largest urban farm, a 14-acre organic farm in South Central Los Angeles. Over 14 years 350 families build a sustainable community oasis that feeds thousands of people local, organic food. However, when the city of LA sells the land back to a developer in a back room deal, activists and celebrities stage an 11th hour act of Non-violent civil disobedience to try to save the farmers from being evicted by Los Angeles police.

Latin American families, city politicians, a wealthy developer, environmental activists and celebrities collide in a milieu of ideologies, hidden agendas and issues of health and survival, all in a setting that could hold the key to the future of our planet. Issues covered include sustainable agriculture and ecology, urban agriculture, environmental design, sustainable communities, environmental justice, climate change and GMO's. Featuring Amy Smart, Daryl Hannah, Alicia Silverstone, Julia Butterfly Hill, Willie Nelson and more...

Winner! Best Short Documentary, Cleveland International Film Festival
Winner! Special Jury Award, USA Film Festival, Dallas
Winner! Special Jury Prize for Social Awareness, Nashville Film Festival
Winner! Best Short Documentary, Tulsa International Film Festival
Winner! Mark Haslam Community Filmmaker Award, Planet In Focus Film Fest

See how the farmers have rebuilt the farm in the central valley, about two hours north of Los Angeles.

Comments (3)

Joan

Florida Southwestern State College•2 years ago

I love this, it is very interesting.

Pao

University of New England•2 years ago

Thank you for this

Michael

Magic Lamp Media•2 years ago•Filmmaker

I made Save The Farm because I was so inspired by the farmers and activists who were risking arrest to save the largest urban farm in America, and I wanted to understand and share their passion and their logic for why urban farms are key to sustainable futures for our cities. Working on this ...Read more

I made Save The Farm because I was so inspired by the farmers and activists who were risking arrest to save the largest urban farm in America, and I wanted to understand and share their passion and their logic for why urban farms are key to sustainable futures for our cities. Working on this film, I got a deep understanding of environmental injustice and the suffering of those who are least responsible for the climate conditions on planet earth. I was equally moved by the need for sustainable local organic agriculture in our cities, to curb the effects of obesity and diabetes, and to provide safe places for families to gather. The farmers also grew 150 medicinal herbs, and most importantly taught their children how to grow food, a skill that is key to achieving self sustainability but sadly is being lost in our fast food world today.

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